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Private Istanbul Photography Tour

Istanbul, Turkeyby ufuk sarisen

  • 2.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Turkish

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Overview

Best of Istanbul Tour from the most experienced vacation photographer. Formal Istanbul Life Magazine Photographer. Both landmarks and hidden places. You will be in safe and best hands during your tour. I am an award winner photographer. In the top 25 List of Fearless Photographers, top 30 in Mywed and Wedding Photojournalist Association. And Best in Turkey according to Mywed, ISPWP, FearlessPhotographers and WPJI.

What's included

  • 50 edited images within 10 days
  • Turkish coffee or tea

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Sultanahmet Square

      15 min

      We will start shooting In Sultanahmet Square Fountain. It is in the middle of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. So we will use these two landmarks as our main backdrops. The biggest church of Eastern Ortadox and biggest mosque of Ottoman.

    2. 2

      Hurrem Sultan HamamI

      10 min

      Hürrem Sultan Hamam's walls will be another spot.

    3. 3

      TopkapI Palace

      10 min

      Then we will walk to Topkapi Palace entrance and visit the Imperial Gate and Hagia Sophia walls.

    4. 4

      Column of Constantine

      10 min

      Column of Constantine will be another important landmark that we will visit. It is a Roman monumental column built for Roman emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the dedication of Constantinople. Built in 328 and it is the oldest Constantinian monument in Istanbul and stood in the centre of the Forum of Constantine. The first shooting in the cistern will be underground and I will use artifical light. It will be off camera lighting and looks natural. The second one will be open air shooting with natural light.

    5. 5

      Fountain of Ahmet III

      10 min

      Fountain of Ahmed III the symbol of  the Tulip period of the 1700s. We will see history from the 6th till 18th century.

    6. 6

      Galata Koprusu

      30 min

      The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul. First, we will take a photo shoot with anglers and sea view on this two-storey bridge. Then we will use the lower floor. Both sides of the lower floor have the best views of the city. From here we will be able to watch the magnificent Süleymaniye Mosque. There will be an open-air photo shoot in the entire Eminönü area.

    7. 7

      Eminonu Pier

      10 min

      We will see the classic boats used in public transportation, one of the symbols of Istanbul. Traditional fish boats will also be our next backdrop.

    8. 8

      Eminonu Square

      15 min

      Our last spot will be seafront at Eminönü. Now we will use the living city as our backgrounds.  There is a wonderful view of Istanbul right next to the ferry pier. Seagulls flying in the background, ships in motion, Golden Horn, Marmara sea, Karaköy, Galata Tower and Galata Bridge will form our background.

    Meeting and pickup

    Sultanahmet Square, next to the fountain. It is in the heart of Sultan Ahmet Square. You can get there by metro or taxi. If you are staying in the old town, you can easily walk.

    End point

    Sultanahmet Square, next to the fountain. It is in the heart of Sultan Ahmet Square. You can get there by metro or taxi. If you are staying in the old town, you can easily walk.

    Good to know

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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